Informazioni generali

The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (established in 1895) is an independent, non-governmental organization for assistance, promotion, representation and protection of the business interests of its members, which contributes to the development of international economic cooperation and provides assistance for the European and international integration of the Republic of Bulgaria. The activity of the Chamber is based on the principles of voluntary membership, autonomy and self-financing. BCCI seeks to establish straightforward and ethical relations among the business circles.

The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the 28 Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry are united in the Unified System of Bulgarian Chambers of Commerce and Industry which has about 53 000 members – traders, corporations, associations, etc.

town

members

Sofia city and Sofia region

21854

Blagoevgrad

1 656

Burgas

1 896

Varna

2 217

Veliko Tarnovo

1 736

Vidin

283

Vratsa

640

Gabrovo

1 243

Gotse Delchev

194

Dobrich

1 118

Kazanlak

350

Kardzhali

1 414

Kyustendil

61

Lovech

311

Montana

278

town

members

Pazardzhik

1 211

Pernik

376

Pleven

476

Plovdiv

5 408

Razgrad

115

Ruse

1 158

Silistra

545

Sliven

735

Smolyan

416

Stara Zagora

1653

Targovishte

508

Haskovo

2746

Shumen

898

Yambol

652

A Council of Sectorial Organisations has been established and operates with BCCI. The Council was established on 14 January 1999. Its main objectives are to facilitate the dialogue between public institutions and businesses , and to balance the interests of sectorial organisations in connection with the main issues related to creating a favourable environment for the development of Bulgarian business. 104 sectorial organizations are members of the Council.

Contribution of BCCI members to thе GDP (%)

(%)

Persons employed with labor contract (pay roll employees) in the country

100

Persons employed with labor contract at BCCI members

34.2

Gross domestic product of the country

100

Gross domestic product of members

45.1

Source: NSI, BCCI

Contribution of BCCI members to thе National export (%)

%

Persons employed with labor contract (pay roll employees) in the country